BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF MARINE ENVIRONMENTS
Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher: GIUSEPPINA ALONGIExpected Learning Outcomes
The main objective of the course is to provide the student with in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of the marine ecosystem and its management of the marine environment in the different types, from port areas to protected areas and biodiversity, from alien species to those at risk, focusing attention on the most advanced management methodologies of the resources of these environments
Course Structure
Frontal lessons and laboratory practises. Field laboratory activities are foreseen
Required Prerequisites
Detailed Course Content
Dynamics of natural marine environments. Priority habitats. Alterations and pollution: spillage of toxic substances, eutrophication; sedimentary alteration; withdrawal of fishery resources; marine litter and emerging pollutants; climate changes; alien species. Fishery biology; Environmental monitoring: Posidonia, Carlit; coralligenous; Coastal strip management: integrated management, MPA, marine strategy, environmental accounting.
Textbook Information
Della Croce, Cattaneo Vietti, Danovaro. Ecologia e protezione dell'ambiente marino costiero
in addition to the reference text, any didactic material will be provided by the teacher
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tutti | Della Croce, Cattaneo Vietti, Danovaro |
| 2 | all | didactic material will be provided by the teacher |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Impact of alien species
Marine strategy
Eco-accounting and emergetics